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Stephen L. Ross

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
White Oak, PA 15131
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CRD#: 6951369
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Professional summary


Stephen Louis Ross, who also goes by Stephen Ross, Steve Ross, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in White Oak, Pennsylvania.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Stephen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Ross | Steve Ross

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) Synergy Group; 1967 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131; Retirement Planning; Fixed Insurance Products; Marketing Director. Help with marketing; I started working here in January of 2014; 5 hours a day devoted to this business.20-25 hours a week devoted to this business. (2) Little Stephen Group, LLC; Payroll deposits and tax purposes; Investment related; 686 Fuithurst Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228; Assistant Advisor; Record keeping and tax filing as an assistant advisor; Start 10/1/2023; 40 hours/month during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 16, 2019 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1967 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131
RIA
CRD#: 112294
White Oak, PA
Past

May 16, 2018 - April 23, 2019

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
WHITE OAK, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/16/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/13/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
512

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,195,237,282

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294White Oak, PA 15131

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